John R. Rice Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John R. Rice of Valdosta, Georgia, born in Olean, New York, who passed away on November 13, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John R. Rice to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Forest Leland; his wife Betty Rice; his brothers, Jim Rice, David Rice and Robert Rice; and his siblings-in-law, Dona Rice and John Piepho.

He is survived by: his daughters, Linda (Tim Sellars) and Jane (Vince Williams); his grandchildren, Christin Grooms, Sue Ellen Simpson, Cara Sellars, Cole Sellars and Abby Sellars; his great grandchildren, Catlyn, Casey, Garrett, Hunter and Kaiden; his siblings, Richard Rice, Marilyn Piepho and Shelley Palmer; and his sister-in-law Gloria Rice. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Valdosta.